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St John's Pace University-New York New York Institute of Technology City College of New York Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University of Scranton SUNY Stony Brook Hofstra URI Seton Hall University MMC Adelphi University| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,575 students)
MCPHS vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Manhattan College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($44,100.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than MCPHS ($29,535 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 5.9% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($18,440 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 76.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($31,882 vs. $18,093)
MCPHS vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 27 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
MCPHS vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS or Manhattan College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Manhattan College and MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $36,000 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/